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The Big Picture: Oracle Fusion Applications at Oracle OpenWorld 2011

With less than a month to go before Oracle OpenWorld 2011
travel plans are being finalized, presentations are in review and demos are
being polished. And, of course, there’s conjecture about what Oracle will say
about Oracle Fusion Applications in and around Moscone Center October 2-6.

“…About 70 Fusion Applications-related
sessions were listed on the OpenWorld schedule as of Wednesday. They are
largely focused on specific information about how to implement Fusion
Applications, how to make them work with existing software, and real-world
stories from early customers, versus the more general previews and planning
guidance Oracle has delivered in the past.”

I can’t provide any specifics about what will be covered.
But if you are attending the show and keen to learn more about Oracle Fusion Applications
I hope that this and additional posts will help you maximize your experience.

Oracle OpenWorld Tip: Additional
insights and tips for the Oracle Fusion Applications program at Oracle
OpenWorld 2011 are being shared every day on the Oracle Applications Facebook
page. Find it and “like” it today. www.facebook.com/OracleApps

A total of 53 regular conference sessions led by the Oracle
Fusion Applications Strategy and Development organization represent the core of
the Oracle Fusion Applications program this year.

Oracle OpenWorld Tip: The
Oracle Applications Stream is organized by primarily by business solution area
(CRM, HCM...). Use the "Optional
Tracks" to find activities by product line (Oracle Fusion
Applications, E-Business Suite, JD Edwards...).

The core 53 mentioned above are complemented by a host of
other sessions from internal business partners (like the Fusion Middleware and
Enterprise Manager teams), Oracle Fusion Applications Co-Development Partners
and Oracle User Group Leaders. I’ll break down the 53 core sessions in a post
soon.

Oracle OpenWorld Tip: 53
sessions is a lot to get through, even in 4 days. Keynotes, dedicated
DEMOgrounds periods and minimizing conflicts with other key sessions was a
challenge. Impact: There will be sessions that you’ll want to check out in all
slots throughout the day—from the morning to the last session of the day. This includes
Thursday morning and into the early afternoon.

This year you’ll find a total of 24 Oracle Fusion
Applications demos in the DEMOgrounds. In addition to the 24 with fixed
locations you’ll also have the opportunity to see live demos of Oracle Fusion
Applications mobile apps which will be roaming the floor. There are two major changes
versus last year:

Oracle Applications, including Fusion Applications,
demos are located in Moscone West this year. A large number of Oracle Applications
sessions are in Moscone West so this is a big improvement.

Last year Oracle Fusion Applications demos were
interspersed across the demo area to make sure that Oracle E-Business Suite,
PeopleSoft, Siebel, et al. customers were sure to see what was happening around
Fusion Applications too. This year Fusion Applications will have its own
dedicated area on the floor so they will be easier to find and it will be
easier to walk around and see various demos from different product families in
the Fusion Applications suite.

Oracle OpenWorld Tip: We do
expect the Oracle Fusion Applications demos to be busy, especially during
dedicated DEMOgrounds times. You might consider finding an open time when you
have a break during the course of the day to visit.

More details on the DEMOGrounds and Fusion Applications to
come.

Keynotes

Keynote topics are often a closely held secret at Oracle
OpenWorld. This year is no exception. However, look for Oracle Fusion
Applications to be featured prominently.

UPDATE 9-28-11: Make sure to attend the Wednesday AM keynote which will focus on Oracle Applications.

The Oracle Applications Meet the Experts program has been in
place for a number of years. This
special program offers just under 20 unique sessions designed to give you
face-to-face access to Oracle strategy and development leaders. Come with your
prepared questions or tack onto an already existing discussion with other
Oracle Applications customers. It’s a semi-structured (we schedule topics and
have experts on hand for that topic) but open forum where you can ask specific
business and technology questions. There are two major updates to this year’s
program:

Oracle Fusion Applications will have dedicated “Experts” slots.
In previous years Fusion Applications Experts have been present during other
sessions to field Fusion Apps questions

Meet the Experts sessions are now a part of the official,
regular session program. This means you can and should pre-register for
them. Seats are extremely limited to keep the discussions open and
conversational.

The Meet the Experts program is located in the Oracle
Applications Lounge, Moscone West Level 2.

The Oracle Applications General Session (Session ID 18623, Tuesday 10:15 am - 11:15 am) is not to be missed
this year. Last year’s session was standing room only and many had to be turned
away at the door. The Oracle Applications senior leadership team will take the
stage again this year to provide their perspective on the state of their
product lines and solutions, insights into future strategies and answer the
tough questions—because “the buck stops with them.”

Also, insights into Oracle Fusion Applications program at
Oracle OpenWorld 2011 are being shared every day on the Oracle Applications
Facebook page. Find it and “like” it today. www.facebook.com/OracleApps

Deeper drill-down into the above topics and a few surprises to come. Check back here
throughout the month for additional updates.